ABSTRACT
Many studies assert that Korean society is gendered, from class structure to the state and labor market (Jo Ju-hyeon 2003; Cho and Jo 1994, Cho 2002; Moon 1998). Not only public space, but also cyberspace has been argued to be gendered (Chang 2003). Even silence is gendered (Yang 1998). The gendered representation of women’s labor activism is further remarked in academic discourse (Kim Hyeonmi 1999). Gender inequality is visible and ubiquitous in all areas, though gender discrimination is legally prohibited. Feminist scholars claim that gender equality is a mere myth in contemporary Korea, as it is shown that women are disadvantaged in the labor market, in terms of legal status, welfare and even love (Jeon Bang- ji 1998; Kang 1998; Kim Seon-uk 1998; Kim Yeong-ran 1998; Yi Bak 1998).
